Gibson Custom Shop ’56 Les Paul Standard in Ebony Sparkle Top

Name: Gibson Custom Shop '56 Les Paul Standard in Ebony Sparkle Top
Brand: Gibson
SKU: LPR56PSL000000189
Availability: InStock

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1956 was the only full year in which the Les Paul model featured the powerful P-90 pickup pairing and adjustable ABR-1 bridge setup — a combination that allowed the Les Paul model to intonate, sustain, and thrill like never before. This Gibson Custom Shop ’56 captures the look, feel and searing sound of an original 1956 Les Paul in exhaustive detail, […]

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Description

Description

This Gibson Custom Shop ’56 captures the look, feel and searing sound of an original 1956 Les Paul in exhaustive detail, with the added bonus of the charming Ebony Sparkle Top. It features all-solid woods, vintage-accurate gold paint, authentic replica parts, “Historic Gibson” narrow/tall frets and hot hide glue construction.

Key Features

P-90 – This ’56 Les Paul Standard has authentic mid 50s Gibson tone thanks to its duet of P-90s. Its classic Soapbar pickups provide raw and dynamic single coil tones with a barking midrange that cuts through any mix.
’50s Rounded Medium C – Unequalled comfort and playability up and down the neck. The perfect balance of a neck you feel connected to where you can physically feel the resonance of this premium-built guitar yet equally feel fluid and ergonomic without fatigue.
Lightweight Mahogany – Hand-selected by the experts at the Gibson Custom Shop to ensure this ’56 Les Paul is the most lightweight it can be. Not only does this ensure maximum comfort while playing it also provides a whole other level of responsiveness and resonance to even the most featherlight playing.

Gibson Custom Shop

The pinnacle of Gibsons 130-year-old heritage and history. The Gibson Custom Shop celebrates Gibsons’ traditions while continuously pushing the brand into new territory. Using the best of everything, tonewoods, hardware, electronics, finishes and most importantly, craftspeople, any guitar built by the Gibson Custom Shop will be a guitar you’ll never want to put down.

Murphy Lab

Brand new guitars that look and feel like they have been your closest 6-string companion for the last 50 or so years. Led by legendary guitar relicing expert, Tom Murphey the Gibson Murphey Lab has a reputation for crafting some of the most authentic and believable relic’d guitars in the business.

Specifications

Body

Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged

Neck

Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: Chunky C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75″
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12″
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687″
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Plating: Nickel, Murphy Lab Light Aged

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P-90
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4″ Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

Strings: 10-46
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion, Reissue Switch Backplate in Case

About the manufacturer

Gibson

Gibson has long stood as a symbol of American craftsmanship and musical heritage, shaping the sound of rock, blues, and jazz for over a century. Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, Gibson became legendary with instruments like the Les Paul, SG, and ES series, each known for their rich sustain, premium tonewoods, and iconic designs. The brand’s pioneering use of humbucker pickups and carved maple tops created the warm, powerful sound that defines countless classic recordings. Played by greats such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Angus Young, Gibson guitars continue to represent timeless quality, innovation, and a deep connection between player and instrument.

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